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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 760.20 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 760.20 and 446.80 is: 669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 760.20 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/760.20 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 760.20 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 339,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,657.36/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.25

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